Chapter 21
” God, I hate meeting friend’s of his.. something always happens ” She muttered as she laid on the bed. She sighed before going back to sleep.
** Next Day **
” So, you’re leaving for a week? ” Tia said sadly and Lyra nodded.
” Come on… You don’t have to be sad, you’re going to have Henri right here with you? ” Lyra tried to cheer her up but she shook her head.
” You sure know Henri would be going with you two, he’s Sire Bruce’s personal guard. You will be leaving for a week and he will be leaving too ” She muttered sadly.
Lyra creased her brows in confusion. ” Wait, you two aren’t going on the dates anymore? ” She asked and Tia nodded.
” Yeah, he already called and apologized to cancel it. He said he had to be with Sire Bruce to an important occasion, never knew it’s this ” She muttered.
” What the hell! How could Bruce do this? ” Lyra muttered almost angrily.
” He probably isn’t aware the offs he wanted was to spend time with his girl, but even if he knew.. he still will definitely cancel the offs since Henri badly needs to be with him to any occasion ” Tia muttered and Lyra nodded.
There was some seconds of silence before Lyra suddenly broke it as a thought roamed on her head.
” How about?… ” She trailed off and Tia raised her brows in anticipation.
” How about you come along with us?.. ” Tia shook her head lightly but Lyra continued anyways.
” That way.. you could get to spend time with Henri whenever we’re busy at the party?” Lyra suggested but Tia shook her head.
” I don’t think that’s possible, I don’t think Sire Bruce would allow that and I don’t think I would get to spend any time together with Henri, he probably needs to be on guard by Sire’s Bruce ” She said but Lyra shook her head.
” I know how Penthouse party works. There’s definitely going to be enough time for you two,, even if there barely is one.. nights… You two could spend your nights together ” Lyra said and Tia blushed a little before proceeding to speak.
” How? I’m definitely sure he would be sharing his room with some other guards ” Tia muttered and Lyra chuckled.
” A business man invited to the penthouse part would have a little house of his, not that little but not as big as this.. there are about to three or four rooms in that little house of his ” Lyra explained and Tia raised her head.
” A house for each person? Isn’t it a kind of party meant for lots of people? ” Tia asked and Lyra chuckled.
” Come on.. no! Just four or five business man alongside their wives. They would all have their little house which is definitely next to each other and then a really big penthouse where the parties and games would be happening for the duration ” Lyra explained and Tia nodded.
” Wow, that’s nice and sounds fun ” Tia muttered and Lyra nodded.
” Yeah, it always is ” She muttered.
” You’ve attended one before? ” Tia asked her and she nodded.
” Yeah, then it was just for single business men and women. It was at that place I laid my eyes on Bruce. We were six business people then since we had no partner, we all shared a big mansion with each having an apartment of his/her. It was really fun but I regret it now ” Lyra muttered and Tia raised her brows at Lyra’s last words.
” You regret it? ” She asked and Lyra nodded.
” If I hadn’t attended, I might have never came across and stupidly fall for him at first sight. Maybe all this wouldn’t have happened, maybe I wouldn’t have married forcefully and become this wretched! I regret everything ” Lyra muttered and Tia looked at her pitifully.
” I’m sorry ” She muttered but Lyra only smiled at her.
” You don’t have to be.. it’s fine ” She replied.
” So.. you would ask Sire Bruce if I could tag along? ” She asked and Lyra nodded.
” Yeah, I should go do that.. hopefully he accepts ” Lyra said and Tia nodded.
” You will call him right? Since he’s not around ” Tia asked.
” Um yeah.. I should do that now. If he accept, you could inform Henri to probably take some condoms along with him unless you’re ready to have a baby now, then it’s fine ” Lyra said with a wink before she walked over to pick up her phone while Tia blushed lightly at Lyra’s thought.
They’re probably going to do some of those definitely since they would be having rooms of theirs, she was hoping the rooms are soundproof as she definitely wouldn’t hope getting caught by their boss when she’s probably having s-x with her boyfriend.
But should they do that tho? Henri would definitely disagrees, he’s always like that. He cares so much about his job.
He wouldn’t even kiss her whenever they met somewhere in the mansion, he’s always cautious of his boss.
” Hi ” Lyra’s voice distracted her and she turned slightly to Lyra who was on the call with Bruce.
” What’s it? ” Bruce’s voice was surprisingly calm and gentle.
” I’m sorry for disturbing you, I definitely wouldn’t do that if you were going to be home tonight.. ”
” Just go straight to the point, I’m pretty busy ” Bruce cut her off.
” Oh, sorry. Um.. for the penthouse party. Can I bring a maid along? ” She asked and then shut her eyes as she awaited Bruce’s response in fear.
” Um.. this maid of mine, um Tia.. you probably know her ” She muttered.
Bruce was silent for a while before he finally spoke up. ” Okay ” He responded, shocking Lyra. Really? Just like that?
” Really? ” She asked, to be sure.
” Yeah ” Bruce replied and hanged up immediately.
” Wow ” Lyra muttered before a smile played on her lips as she turned to Tia who was expecting a good news.
She only nodded at her and Tia understood immediately and she jumped up happily.
” Wow, Really? ” She asked and Lyra nodded.
” Wow, I should inform Henri then ” She said and Lyra nodded and almost immediately, Tia dialed Henri’s number.
He didn’t pick at the first ring but then at the second ring, he picked.
” Hey, can you not call me at work again? I’m always busy ” Henri said at once and the two ladies glanced at themselves.
Tia cleared her throat. ” Alright then, bye ” She said like she was annoyed and made to hang up but Henri’s voice stopped her abruptly.
” Alright, I really didn’t mean that but at least text me first whenever you wanna call me, okay? ” He said slowly and Tia hissed while Lyra chuckled silently.
” I’m sorry, are you angry? ” Henri’s thick voice came out again.
” I’m not ” Tia muttered.
” Okay, so why did you call? ” He asked.
” Well, you said you were going to the penthouse together with Sire Bruce and Miss Lyra right? ” Tia asked tho she knew what the answer was.
” Yeah? ” Henri said.
” Well, I’m also tagging along ” She said and Henri suddenly went silent for a while that she thought he had hanged up.
” Henri? ” Tia called.
” Tia.. did Miss Lyra ask him personally that could you tag along? ” Henri asked instead and Tia glanced at Lyra who had a raised brow as she wondered why Henri asked that question.
” Well yeah ” Tia replied.
” Oh God ” Henri muttered with a sigh and that increased their curiousness.
” Henri, what’s wrong? ” Tia asked worriedly.
” Alright.. I.. Gosh.. the thing is Sire Bruce has been thinking some things is going on between you and Miss Lyra like, he thinks you two are really close and you might actually know some of her secrets which I know you do.. but I managed to convince him you two are not that close but you two keeps making things obvious..
” And I’m worried.. I’m worried if he really finds out you two are really close. He might try to force some words out of your mouth and if you refused, you might lose your job Tia and we don’t want that, do we? ” Henri asked and Tia kept mute for a while.
” Tia? ” Henri called.
” I only want to come so at least, I could get to be with you some times ” She muttered sadly.
Henri also sighed before speaking up.
” How about at the penthouse, you two don’t really act inmate and if perhaps, Sire Bruce asks Miss Lyra why she chose you to tag along which I’m definitely sure he would, she could just not talk about the fact that you two are close. She could just say you look okay and she is comfortable with you and that alone but nothing about you two being really close? ” Henri asked and Tia nodded.
” Sure, and thanks ” Tia muttered.
” It’s fine, I just don’t want you to lose your job, okay? ” Henri said and she smiled.
” It’s fine. I understand, thanks ” She muttered.
” Alright then, bye. See you tomorrow ” Henri muttered.
” Love you ” Tia said and hanged up before turning to Lyra who smiled.
” It’s fine. If Bruce ever asks you if you knew any of my secret, tell him all you know except from the fact that I have my account unrestricted already ” Lyra said but Tia shook her head.
” No.. I can’t do that. What if he forces you to sign the divorce papers after finding out? ” Tia muttered and Lyra smiled.
” That’s what he definitely would do. But it’s fine, it’s not going to be unexpected and something trivial, as long as I have my billion dollar account, I’m okay alone even if Bryan turns out to be a disappointment tho that wouldn’t happen. I would be okay and then you could resign, I would get you a good job at my company after having it back as mine ” Lyra explained and Tia could only smile in tears.
” You have plans for me too? ” She asked unbelievably and Lyra chuckled.
” Of course, I had this plan from the start , and you don’t have to worry. It will definitely work out, I have my money and my company would definitely be back to me and then I would have Bryan, you’re definitely part of this future of mine I’m seeing ” Lyra said and Tia smiled.
” I love you ” She muttered emotionally and Lyra smiled.
” I love you too ” She muttered as the both engulfed themselves in each other’s arms.
** Next Day ** ( Morning )
” Morning sire ” Tia bowed as she entered into the passenger’s seat at the front seat in Bruce’s car, they are about heading out to their journey.
Bruce only acknowledged her greeting with a nod as he wouldn’t lift his eyes from the tab before his eyes, held in his hand.
Tia glanced lightly at Henri who was in the driver’s seat with his eyes closed as he leaned back against the seat.
He definitely heard her voice but didn’t acknowledge seeing her, probably ’cause their boss was just right behind them.
” You.. what’s your name? ” Bruce suddenly asked, still not taking his eyes off his tab and Tia averted her eyes from Henri’s stern and beautiful face.
” Tia sir ” She replied hurriedly.
” Where’s your boss? ” Bruce asked.
” Um.. Miss? .. yeah, she will be out soon ” Tia stuttered slowly.
Bruce only nodded and didn’t say a word anymore. Henri and Tia silently let a sigh out of their lips but they both heard their sighs and that made Henri opened his eyes as he turned to her slightly, Tia also did the same but then look away Immediately with a little smile on her lips.
Henri chuckled silently before he also looked away and then proceeded to shutting his eyes again.
Tia was getting worried as she hoped Lyra would walk out of that mansion soon before Bruce got inpatient.
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